St Mary's Secondary School
Macroom, Co. Cork
431 studentsGirlsSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Friday, 2 October (passed)Enrolment forms accepted
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 23 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
431 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 73
- 2nd year
- 79
- 3rd year
- 70
- TY
- 75
- 5th year
- 72
- 6th year
- 62
Transition Year: 75 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 RH67). St Mary's Secondary School has 431 students: 431 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 431 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62320R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 RH67).
- How many students go to St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School has 431 students: 431 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Mary's Secondary School?
- Stephen Mc Laughlin is the principal of St Mary's Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School a mixed school?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School is a girls' school.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School fee-paying?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St Mary's Secondary School?
- St Mary's Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does St Mary's Secondary School teach through Irish?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Mary's Secondary School have Transition Year?
- 75 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St Mary's Secondary School a DEIS school?
- No. St Mary's Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Mary's Secondary School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Mary's Secondary School's roll number, 62320R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Mary's Secondary School?
- The closest is McEgan College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolThis school | 431 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| McEgan CollegeMacroom | 300 m | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| De La Salle CollegeMacroom | 600 m | 409 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coachford CollegeCoachford | 11.3 km | 848 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste GhobnatanMachromtha | 14.1 km | 212 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Millstreet Community SchoolMillstreet Town | 19.2 km | 359 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireBéal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh | 19.9 km | 109 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
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Contact
St. Marys Secondary SchoolMacroom
Co. Cork
P12RH67
- Principal: Stephen Mc Laughlin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 026 41544
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stmarysmacroom.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Macroom Convent NS100 m
- Macroom Boys Senior National School300 m
- Clondrohid NS5.2 km
- Rusheen NS5.3 km
- Canovee Mixed NS7.2 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Mary's Secondary School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar